JD McPherson returns with Nite Owls on September 27 via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by McPherson and is his first album of original songs in six years. Nite Owls follows his critically acclaimed 2017 studio album Undivided Heart & Soul as well as 2018’s universally praised holiday collection SOCKS. Over… Continue reading JD McPherson Returns with "Nite Owls" September 27
Today, Austin-based singer-songwriter William Harries Graham announced his fourth full-length album Annie’s House due out October 25 via Strolling Bones Records. The album, Graham’s debut on the label, is a blend of Americana, rock ‘n’ roll, and folk, which showcases his storytelling prowess, weaving personal and vivid memories into his music. Along with the announcement,… Continue reading William Harries Graham Announces New Album Annie’s House Out October 25
For over 15 years, Cliff Beach has been a cornerstone of the Los Angeles music scene earning a reputation for vibrant live performances; high volumes of musically eclectic releases; and having a second-to-none hustle that uplifts every collaborator in his orbit. Following a successful early 2024 jazz release entitled You Showed Me The Way, Beach… Continue reading Cliff Beach Announces New Funk Album ‘Beach Please,’ A 3-Part Journey Through Love, Heartbreak, and Finding Your Way to Self-Love
On October 18th, 2024, the acclaimed blues singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jerron Paxton will release his next album, Things Done Changed on Smithsonian Folkways. Once described as “virtually the only music-maker of his generation—playing guitar, banjo, piano, and violin, among other implements—to fully assimilate the blues idiom of the 1920s and ’30s” by the Wall Street… Continue reading Jerron Paxton Announces New Album, Things Done Changed out October 18th on Smithsonian Folkways
A powerful and prolific storyteller through his songcraft, the Emmy-nominated, Oregon-born, and Southern California-bred singer-songwriter-guitarist Jake Smith, aka The White Buffalo will release his first-ever live album A Freight Train Through The Night, on September 20. Arriving on double-vinyl, in a limited, collector’s edition run, A Freight Train Through The Night the new live album… Continue reading The White Buffalo: Announces ‘A Freight Train Through The Night,’ First-Ever Live Album, Out September 20 Worldwide
Hello again, hello! Summer is flyin’ by, and this wet hot American summer is not over quite yet, folks. Are you feelin’ it?? I hope so! We’re well into August and less than a couple of weeks away from the highly anticipated Adirondack Independence Music Festival (ADK)! The fest takes place in good ol’ Lake… Continue reading Adirondack Independence Music Festival ‘24: No Work and All Play Makes Life Breezy at ADK
In the dusky haze of American music, one figure looms large like an ancient oak—gnarled, twisted, and impossibly resilient. John Lee Hooker, born on this day in 1917, cast his shadow across the blues like a man conjuring spirits, his voice and guitar a shivering invocation. Hooker wasn’t merely a musician; he was a conjurer,… Continue reading One Bourbon, One Bluesman: The Timeless Spirit of John Lee Hooker
Ah, Donna Jean Godchaux—her voice a soft ribbon threading through the air, dancing alongside the sweet chaos of the Grateful Dead’s sonic journey. Born on this day, August 22nd, she’s more than just the woman who wailed with the Dead; she’s living proof of the unexpected twists life can take when music’s in the driver’s… Continue reading Her Voice Carries On: Honoring Donna Jean Godchaux's Place in Grateful Dead History
With aspirations to become the undisputed torchbearers of modern psychedelic funk, the Colombian trio BALTHVS has emerged in recent years with an unparalleled and consistent string of musical releases, seizing every opportunity to showcase their passion and talent in every note. Known for their expansive, free-flowing style and soulfully gripping hooks, the band has been… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with BALTHVS
Prepare for a Halloween spectacle like no other as Boston’s own rock juggernaut, Neighbor, just announced an epic three-night Halloween run in New England. Joined by powerhouse trio LaMP, this unforgettable series of shows will kick off on Thursday, October 31st, in Burlington, VT at the renowned Higher Ground. The energy ramps up on Friday,… Continue reading Holy Cow! Boston Rockers Neighbor Announce Epic Three-Night Halloween Run in New England with Powerhouse Trio LaMP
